Gosport Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Gosport's January 2026 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents places it 7.4% below the UK average of 6.8, a consistent trend that underscores the area's generally lower-than-national crime levels. The most prominent category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 47.4% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average by 20%. This figure, while higher than the national benchmark, may be partly explained by the area's mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, which can create pockets of higher vulnerability. Other theft (10.5%) and anti-social behaviour (10.5%) followed as the next most common categories, with the former being 52% above the UK average and the latter 25% below. The seasonal context of January, marked by post-holiday activity and shorter daylight hours, likely contributes to the elevated rates of violence and public order offences. The overall crime picture reflects a balance between persistent issues in certain categories and areas where local conditions appear to temper national trends. For example, shoplifting was 65% below the UK average, possibly due to the area's retail landscape or community engagement efforts. These patterns suggest that while Gosport faces challenges in violent crime, its broader crime profile remains distinct from the national average, shaped by local socio-economic and geographic factors.

January saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 0 to 3 incidents, a sharp anomaly that may indicate heightened vulnerability in isolated areas or targeted opportunities. Public order offences surged by 87%, from 23 to 43, a significant jump that could correlate with post-holiday disruptions or increased social interactions in public spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 64.5%, from 31 to 11, linked to reduced traffic volumes during the winter months. Bicycle theft increased by 75%, from 4 to 7, reflecting seasonal cycling patterns or changes in theft hotspots. Violence and sexual offences remained 20% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 25% below, illustrating a complex mix of local crime dynamics. These fluctuations highlight the importance of monitoring specific categories to identify emerging trends or shifts in criminal activity.

Gosport's January 2026 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 7.1% increase from December's 5.9 per 1,000, marking the first monthly rise in the past year. Daily crime activity averaged 17 incidents per day, reflecting the local rhythm of a mixed-use district with both residential and commercial zones. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for every 159 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population density. This rate is 7.4% below the UK average, suggesting a consistent pattern of lower-than-national crime levels. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the absolute number of crimes has risen, the per-capita rate remains below the national benchmark, possibly due to local factors such as community policing initiatives or demographic characteristics. The shift in crime mix from December, with a notable increase in public order offences, may reflect seasonal changes in social activity, such as post-holiday gatherings or colder weather influencing outdoor behaviour.